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The Role of Drama in Primary English teaching The teaching of oral language is particularly important. Communication skills have numerous applications including supporting the development of reading and writing and fostering emotional and social maturity. The QCA document discusses four aspects of speaking and listening; speaking, listening, group discussion and interaction and drama. Experience in drama helps children understand language beyond how it is written: how voice and gesture are used to communicate the sense of what is being said and how to adapt their speech or writing to suit different audiences. Drama is a rich context for children to experiment with language and feel involved in the narrative. Appendix 1 gives a detailed lesson plan for use with Year 2 term 1. For children learning English, drama is a powerful tool. It enables them to be actively involved in constructing a performance and promotes discussion in groups. Teaching in this...

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